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Fitting a buzzer on the headlights

Last post by tonytech « 03 Aug 2006, 10:12
Replies: 19
by Cruz » 02 Aug 2006, 15:42
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I'm currently planning on upgrading my headlight wiring to prevent the candleight voltage drop. Can anyone shed any light (maybe with a diagram) of...
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Last post by tonytech
03 Aug 2006, 10:12
Worn 1.9 WBX, advice Please

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2006, 08:37
Replies: 9
by Grantourer » 30 Jul 2006, 18:28

Hi, I am new to these engines. I have 1.9 DG cylinders 1 & 3 down to 90 & 75 PSI repectivley. 2 & 4 both above 150 PSI, the engine has done 186...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2006, 08:37
Anti Roll bar Links(cranked)

Last post by germman « 02 Aug 2006, 23:51
Replies: 4
by normalbloke » 01 Aug 2006, 20:44

Ok people, what's the bottom line on these buggers?Have just changed(or tried to) the bushes on the arb and the link bar bushes.I mange to snap both...

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Last post by germman
02 Aug 2006, 23:51
Fuel Hoses

Last post by owlets « 02 Aug 2006, 19:08
Replies: 4
by owlets » 02 Aug 2006, 10:50

I need to replace a piece of fuel hose, its on the breather tank up in the near side front wheel arch. What sort do I need to get, size etc?

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Last post by owlets
02 Aug 2006, 19:08
Exhaust backbox... r4eplacement

Last post by Poseidon « 02 Aug 2006, 14:27
Replies: 3
by Poseidon » 31 Jul 2006, 14:33

The backbox (silencer) of my exhaust has gone it's totally blown the end where the tailpipe comes out. I'm going to try to bodge it back in with a...

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Last post by Poseidon
02 Aug 2006, 14:27
whicj oil?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2006, 10:42
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by kathyshack » 02 Aug 2006, 10:33

quick question, haynes manual in blackburn wirh van...
which oil do you put in a 1.9dg petrol?
thanks
kathy

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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2006, 10:42
radiator trouble

Last post by HarryMann « 02 Aug 2006, 10:38
Replies: 10
by mankymusic » 31 Jul 2006, 22:29

so, i replaced my radiator fan thermo switch but i think i overtightened it and now i've got a tiny leak.
i've patched it with evo hard and fast...

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Last post by HarryMann
02 Aug 2006, 10:38
distributor ?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2006, 10:37
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by colouredFunk » 01 Aug 2006, 08:40

Hey,

I'm trying to find out where I can get a new distributor from, GFS are saying they don't do them

I have a 1.9 Petrol Water cooled 1983....

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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2006, 10:37
My cutting out issues

Last post by Russel « 01 Aug 2006, 19:10
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by weejoe » 29 Jul 2006, 15:50

So my van is back at syncronutz

It's cutting out after about 1/3 mile

Could this be due to the overheating ?

I had a leaky water pipe replaced...

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Last post by Russel
01 Aug 2006, 19:10
no fuel from tank

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2006, 19:09
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by beatnutt » 01 Aug 2006, 17:54

iv fitted a new fuel pump but there dont seem 2b any fuel flowing from the tank.can any1 help.i miss me van.

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2006, 19:09
rear brake backplates

Last post by dink « 01 Aug 2006, 17:47
Replies: 4
by marshy1927 » 28 Jul 2006, 18:57

Anybody know where i can find reasonably priced replacement rear brake backplates. forty quid a piece from JK seems a bit steep!
Please Help

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Last post by dink
01 Aug 2006, 17:47
temp gauge

Last post by yogi « 01 Aug 2006, 16:57
Replies: 3
by yogi » 30 Jul 2006, 14:39

hello everyone, temp gauge has just decided to stop, no warning, working fine for ages, then never came on when i started her up and hasnt worked...

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Last post by yogi
01 Aug 2006, 16:57
gearbox leak

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Aug 2006, 16:23
Replies: 23
by trikey » 13 Jun 2006, 20:29
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Evening all
my gearbox has started leaking alot of oil from where the driveshaft joins onto it and was wondering if anyone has any ideas of how hard...
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Last post by HarryMann
01 Aug 2006, 16:23
1.6d injectors pipes getting wetter!

Last post by Diamond Hell « 01 Aug 2006, 16:19
Replies: 9
by bradcab » 31 Jul 2006, 14:03

Been keeping an eye on things and found nearly all inj pipes are wet, and the one nearest with the plug/stop/blank bung is wet there.

Is this a sign...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
01 Aug 2006, 16:19
Chassis number and engine number on aaz

Last post by Ivorblueun « 01 Aug 2006, 15:30
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by yellowbus » 31 Jul 2006, 12:27

Gotta fill these in for the extremely detailed insurance form so was wonderin where i'd find them obviously not in same place.

Any help appreciated...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
01 Aug 2006, 15:30
keeps cutting out??? ideas

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2006, 15:19
Replies: 8
by belle in progress » 30 Jul 2006, 20:16

van starts and funs purfect, better than it has for a while, think thats the weather, but every time i take my foot off the gas the engine cuts out,...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2006, 15:19
Anti roll bar bushes

Last post by chuckle « 01 Aug 2006, 15:07
Replies: 3
by chuckle » 01 Aug 2006, 13:05

PLease can any body help I have an 81 danbury and the anti roll bar bushes are nailed. I thought no sweat just get a nice poly set from Mr Baxter but...

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Last post by chuckle
01 Aug 2006, 15:07
My clutch went! How???

Last post by airhead « 01 Aug 2006, 15:05
Replies: 7
by airhead » 29 Jul 2006, 13:45

OK ordinarily at this point Id say that it was my clutch cable that had snapped, but my van doesnt have a clutch cable, it being a T25 syncro, and...

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Last post by airhead
01 Aug 2006, 15:05
Ignition timing

Last post by SteveW « 01 Aug 2006, 14:38
Replies: 11
by SteveW » 31 Jul 2006, 08:23

I have also put this post on the alt. fuels forum.

I have just put a 1.9 dg in to my bus that had a 2.1 dj in. So it is running injection and gas....

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Last post by SteveW
01 Aug 2006, 14:38
wobbly handleing

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Aug 2006, 12:49
Replies: 6
by ally » 31 Jul 2006, 19:44

is it the shocks or the rubber bushes that make turning corners feel all squishy and like the vans going to fall over?

ALLY

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Aug 2006, 12:49
Bits found in gearbox oil

Last post by SplendiferousII « 01 Aug 2006, 08:39

by SplendiferousII » 01 Aug 2006, 08:39

When I drained the oil from my 1.6d Type 25 Van the other day I found some bits stuck to the drainplug magnet.

This is a link taken from the syncro...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
01 Aug 2006, 08:39
Newbie - T25, 1981 Aircooled Advice needed :)

Last post by Vladaria « 31 Jul 2006, 20:33
Replies: 3
by Vladaria » 31 Jul 2006, 12:16

Hi
After being a smartmaniac & owning a site for quite some time
www.smartmaniacs.co.uk I've finally been bitten by another bug!

Yesterday I...

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Last post by Vladaria
31 Jul 2006, 20:33
OIL

Last post by R0B « 31 Jul 2006, 20:09
Replies: 1
by drippytap » 31 Jul 2006, 18:46

What type / brand of oil is recommended for a turbo diesel camper :?

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Last post by R0B
31 Jul 2006, 20:09
Piston rings

Last post by TechtroT25 « 31 Jul 2006, 20:08

by TechtroT25 » 31 Jul 2006, 20:08

Anybody know where i can get a set of standard rings for a 1600 aircooler ct motor the usual suspects dont stock them anymore cheers Stef

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Last post by TechtroT25
31 Jul 2006, 20:08
CV Joints allen bolts loose! Tourque figures?

Last post by bradcab « 31 Jul 2006, 15:12
Replies: 8
by bradcab » 31 Jul 2006, 13:23

Been giving the crew cab a going over, and some of the bolts on the cv joints were finger loose!

Im still waiting for my big book of lies (haynes...

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Last post by bradcab
31 Jul 2006, 15:12
1.6 diesel inj fuel hose sizes and quality!

Last post by bradcab « 31 Jul 2006, 13:18
Replies: 3
by bradcab » 28 Jul 2006, 13:17

Just aquired my '88 F crew cab 1.6d

One of the injector leak off pipes is constanly wet and there is a pool diesel on the block.

Now these pipes...

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Last post by bradcab
31 Jul 2006, 13:18
Top speed of 40mph

Last post by juzzietype25 « 31 Jul 2006, 12:52
Replies: 6
by BrokenSlider » 30 Jul 2006, 16:01

Got abit of a mystery going on....

Every now and then the van starts to lose power and wont go any faster than 40. The first few times we thought it...

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Last post by juzzietype25
31 Jul 2006, 12:52
need fuel pump

Last post by Sir Chad « 31 Jul 2006, 12:33
Replies: 5
by beatnutt » 31 Jul 2006, 08:54

any one recomend sumwhere to get a fuel pump 4 my type 25.or is there a way of geting mine to pump again ? :?:

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Last post by Sir Chad
31 Jul 2006, 12:33
hot running .

Last post by loopy 69 « 31 Jul 2006, 12:15
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by loopy 69 » 30 Jul 2006, 20:42

ive got a t25 which was a petrol camper for starters but now its been converted to diesal . when running around and on short trips the temp stays...

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Last post by loopy 69
31 Jul 2006, 12:15
Thermostat issues 2.0CU engine

Last post by tobzman « 31 Jul 2006, 12:00
Replies: 2
by tobzman » 17 Jul 2006, 09:11

Hi all

I finally got round to replacing my supposedly broken thermostat on my 2.0CU yesterday. Basically my old stat was always at full extension...

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Last post by tobzman
31 Jul 2006, 12:00
Air Filter Cover - Where should this connect to?

Last post by Mocki « 31 Jul 2006, 08:18
Replies: 3
by Mark and Thelma Sansby » 29 Jul 2006, 11:29

Not sure if the pictures will show? Can't see them in the preview.

Hi all, Anyone got any ideas about where this should connect to? I've had a look...

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Last post by Mocki
31 Jul 2006, 08:18
Wheres the switch on the footbrake??FOUND & job done....

Last post by toolsntat « 30 Jul 2006, 21:32
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by toolsntat » 25 Jul 2006, 22:28

Is it hidden ??

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Last post by toolsntat
30 Jul 2006, 21:32
carb icing!1

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Jul 2006, 20:11
Replies: 9
by deepdale » 29 Jul 2006, 15:21

just re built the engine and i want to get it running as best i can before i take it to my local VW wizard to fine tune it.
It is running on 3 cyls...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Jul 2006, 20:11
Help !! Me Vans dying on me

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 30 Jul 2006, 19:51
Replies: 14
by weejoe » 28 Jul 2006, 16:38

Oh Gawd am I desperate :( :(

I'm supposed to be heading off for a week in the van Sunday night and it's cutting out on me.

I've just got it back...

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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
30 Jul 2006, 19:51
oil pressure gauge

Last post by west E « 30 Jul 2006, 09:19
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by west E » 29 Jul 2006, 21:15

i've got a problem with an oil pressure guage.

it's on an Aircooled 2ltr with an oil presssure guage which when i turn the ignition key goes too max...

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Last post by west E
30 Jul 2006, 09:19
Hot running

Last post by blurb55 « 29 Jul 2006, 18:12
Replies: 3
by blurb55 » 29 Jul 2006, 15:21

Before I take george the flying kettle away for a little jaunt, quick bit of advice required.

Have now got a working temp gauge so have run him up...

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Last post by blurb55
29 Jul 2006, 18:12
temp gauge

Last post by blurb55 « 29 Jul 2006, 15:06
Replies: 19
by blurb55 » 28 Jul 2006, 07:26
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Quick question - have removed sender from back of thermostat area from 1987 2.1 eng code MV.

Gauge not registering temp so have tested sender by...
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Last post by blurb55
29 Jul 2006, 15:06
Exhaust bother.

Last post by OLLYSDAD « 29 Jul 2006, 14:16
Replies: 3
by OLLYSDAD » 22 Jul 2006, 09:10

I have just bought my second T23 (1984)after sending the last one to camper heaven. :cry:
Anyway, the one i've just bought has a SEAT Cordoba 1725...

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Last post by OLLYSDAD
29 Jul 2006, 14:16
all engine buffs out there

Last post by andysimpson « 28 Jul 2006, 21:44
Replies: 7
by ladyeleanor » 28 Jul 2006, 13:43

did vw ever make a 2.4, 5 cylinder diesel, non turbo engine for the t4?

cheers all.

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Last post by andysimpson
28 Jul 2006, 21:44
valve

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 27 Jul 2006, 20:16
Replies: 2
by TOMMY THE CAT » 27 Jul 2006, 19:31

Well just got the job of fixing my blower and changing the cables done :lol: but still get warm air coming into the cab.... Now the cables are ok...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
27 Jul 2006, 20:16
top up bottle behind the number plate,its knackered help!!!!

Last post by oldiguana « 27 Jul 2006, 16:14
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 26 Jul 2006, 22:14

eyup ducks,took the camel for its first outing at the weekend.a couple of days in angelsey,no probs at all,nipped out in it this morning and the red...

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Last post by oldiguana
27 Jul 2006, 16:14
Hot starting problem

Last post by Blofeld « 27 Jul 2006, 15:13
Replies: 16
by mark206000 » 18 Jul 2006, 19:34
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Hi,

Van starts fine when cold. But after a bit of a run and it's been turned off for a while it'll start ok, but about 100m down the road it'll lose...
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Last post by Blofeld
27 Jul 2006, 15:13
Adjustable push rod tubes

Last post by Grun « 27 Jul 2006, 12:14
Replies: 14
by chickenkoop » 26 Jul 2006, 10:53

:?:Can anyone tell me if the adjustable push rod tubes that fit 1.9/2.1 watercooled will fit 2.0 Aircooled? has anyone tried it,what was the result....

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Last post by Grun
27 Jul 2006, 12:14
Calling Owners of 2.1 DJ Auto's

Last post by tonytech « 27 Jul 2006, 10:20
Replies: 3
by Arvi » 26 Jul 2006, 11:32

hi all need a bit of help i suspect my speedo is lying to me and running slow

can any members with 2.1 DJ Auto's tell me what they engine is reviing...

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Last post by tonytech
27 Jul 2006, 10:20
Exhaust Tailpipe Nut....

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Jul 2006, 15:39
Replies: 20
by T2Andy » 09 Jun 2006, 14:56
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Hi

Anyone know of the size and thread for the exhaust tailpipe for a 1.6TD, got to change the tailpipe (blooming great hole in it) and know I am...
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Last post by HarryMann
26 Jul 2006, 15:39
Oil pressure switch confusion

Last post by ghost123uk « 26 Jul 2006, 13:50
Replies: 2
by ghost123uk » 21 Jul 2006, 11:59

Ok my oil leak turned out to be from the plastic part of the oil pressure switch that is located near the water pump.

Now I have read all the posts...

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Last post by ghost123uk
26 Jul 2006, 13:50
Oil pressure warning light fault

Last post by Grun « 26 Jul 2006, 10:43
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by Holydiver » 26 Jul 2006, 10:21

Can anyone help??? I have a fault with my T25 pickup (1.9) 1989 F Reg

I was happily driving my pickup the other day as normal and suddenly the oil...

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Last post by Grun
26 Jul 2006, 10:43
Dip Stick length, 2000 cu.

Last post by cumbriankeith « 26 Jul 2006, 10:39
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by redstar » 24 Jul 2006, 19:00

I have a '81 2000 with some kind of vdo sensor for temp in it. when i changed the oil (3.5 l) it wasn't showing on the stick... there is another one...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
26 Jul 2006, 10:39
2ltr a/c engine probs

Last post by Fritz « 25 Jul 2006, 22:11
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by REN » 25 Jul 2006, 11:40

Anyone got an suggestions?

Stripped top end to sort leaking head, replaced crank seals,pushrod tube seals, head & base gaskets, removed carbon from...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Jul 2006, 22:11
front to back water pipe

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Jul 2006, 22:05
Replies: 3
by ermie571 » 23 Jul 2006, 20:21

even'nin all,

I have a small drip from one of the front to rear water pipes 1984 dg pipework.

We have been compensating with toppingup reservoir...

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Last post by ermie571
25 Jul 2006, 22:05

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